What is the procedure in applying for Waiver of Exclusion Ground?
Step 1: All applications for waiver of exclusion ground affecting minors below 15 years of age, travelling unaccompanied by their parents shall be supported by the following documents: Letter indicating consent of parents for minor children to travel unaccompanied; and clear picture and thumbprints of minors. If the parents are abroad, their letter must be certified and/or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad. Step 2: Upon receipt of authenticated parental consent executed by the parents of the minor, the applicant shall send the above to their sponsors in the Philippines. Step 3: The applicant shall instruct his/her sponsor in the Philippines to apply for a waiver of the exclusion ground (WEG) under Section 29-A-12, together with the documents above from the Bureau of Immigration (Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila). The local sponsor shall file an application for WEG with the Bureau of Immigration and pay the corresponding fees. Step 4: The applicant shall pr
